Full-time Volunteering
We have an extensive full-time volunteering programme here in the Dublin Simon Community. The programme consists of an in-depth induction, on site training, Professional Certificate in Volunteerism with DIT - which has an emphasis on reflective practice and both formal and non formal learning.
Many people use the opportunity of full-time volunteering to gain essential practical experience in social care and addiction studies, to develop a career in this area. Others choose full-time volunteering to grow as individuals, to take time out from study/employment or to finally make that career change.
Volunteers attend a week long induction at the start of their placement and further develop their skill range throughout their time with DSC, focusing on their area of placement. We provide (where available) food and accommodation, a weekly allowance and any out of pocket expenses, training, supervision, mentoring and practical experience in the area of social care.
- Currently Dublin Simon have 23 full-time volunteers on a rolling calendar.
- The approach to full-time volunteering has an emphasis on reflective practice and both formal and non-formal learning.
- In return we ask that full-time volunteers will give 35 hours per week in our services.
- We also ask volunteers to give a commitment of 9 - 12 months to Dublin Simon services.
- Within this 9 - 12 months, volunteers will co work with staff within the various projects in Dublin Simon.
- We recruit people from all corners of the world to encourage the diversity that is synonymous with Dublin Simon.
- The programme consists of an in-depth induction, mentoring, supervision and both internal and external training and quarterly team building activities.
- We also provide a DIT certificate - this is the first of its kind.
You must be 18+ to volunteer full-time with Dublin Simon Community. All applications go through the Dublin Simon Community Recruitment Procedure and are subject to Garda vetting and reference checking.
For full-time volunteers, we recruit all year round. Applications can be sent via email or post.
Click here to download a full-time volunteer application form 
Click here for a person specification document
For more information on volunteering contact Aoife on (01) 8895800 or email
Our Services
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